Perception of tolerance among young people - information meetings of the Youth Clubs of the Fund "Sukhumi" took place in school # 1 in the village Geguti (Tskaltubo municipality), in the Kutaisi youth center, in the school of the village Mendji (Senaki municipality), at school # 21 Poti, in Khoni library and in the school of the village Koki (Zugdidi municipality).

Participants assessed the problem of tolerance in society, talked about relations to traditions, to representatives of religious minorities, to foreign students, etc.

Their considerations are as follows:

"Among the youth there is aggression, and against it you need to use the method of more information."

"Discussion of similar topics in the free space is more effective than on civil lessons in the school."

"Talking about such topics is important for the formation of a person. The free environment, the identification of their own capabilities and work on themselves - all this is the merit of the Club."

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

September 21, the fund "Sukhumi" and youth groups joined the international campaign on the rights of women survivors of violence and their children to access support and protection - WAVE #StepUp

On September 21-24, the Fund "Sukhumi" organized a four-day training on "The course of the basics of conflictology." Young people from 8 municipalities of Western Georgia (Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Senaki, Poti, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti, Batumi) participated in the work.

The following issues were discussed at the training: forms, types and analysis of conflict, methods of conflict resolution, the role of information in conflict resolution, the role of women and gender aspects of conflict resolution, masculinity and nationalism in fueling conflicts.

After one of the training blocks, the forum-theater of the fund “Sukhumi” and the discussion was held - the participants practically saw how the conflict is developing, what is the role of information and whether conflict prevention is possible.

In October, the second training will be held for this group, and then they will start conducting workshops with their peers themselves.

 The project is implemented with the support of Canada Fund for local Initiatives (CFLI) – Canada Embassy in Turkey

In September there were 6 information meetings of the Youth Clubs. On September 3 in Tskaltubo, in the collective center "Medea" at the meeting there were girls who live there. On September 5, the youth gathered at the Women's Support Center of Kutaisi. The third meeting took place on September 11 at school No. 7 in Poti. On September 13, the meeting was organized at the school of the village Koki (Zugdidi municipality), and on the 14th - at the Senaki Women's Support Center.

The topic was very actual: "Gambling games, causes, results and ways for violence prevention". The topic was relevant for today and especially among young people.

There were frank, cordial conversations, different opinions and arguments. Participants noted that this is a very serious problem that often causes violence. In their opinion, the state should assume a greater share of responsibility -developing protective mechanisms, employment programs, promoting healthy lifestyles, promoting youth employment.

 The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)